YEARLY HIGH
86.9486 ETB
YEARLY LOW
15.5522 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3877 ETB

2021 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 86.9486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 15.5522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.3964 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6828 to the December average rate of 20.9419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 86.9486 was up 456.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.6103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 434,743 ETB
2020 Average 65,778 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 77,761 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,981.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.4679
15.1569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.3585, compared to 18.4169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 68.3914 ETB (High: 86.9486 / Low: 18.5572). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1976 ETB (High: 17.3095 / Low: 17.1119).

December Spread (Volatile) ±68.3914
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 20.9419) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.1769), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7650 (+37.99%).

2021 Avg (December) 20.9419
2020 Avg (December) 15.1769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7712 15.5522 15.6828
February 16.1360 15.6176 15.8590
March 16.3620 15.6752 16.0434
April 16.6027 16.1562 16.4309
May 17.3194 16.5389 16.9200
June 17.3095 17.1119 17.2150
July 17.3560 17.1525 17.2864
August 17.8300 17.2253 17.5854
September 18.1703 17.7748 17.9868
October 18.4302 17.9454 18.1842
November 18.7677 18.3989 18.5165
December 86.9486 18.5572 20.9419